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Just how big is the Earth's atmosphere? A new visual explains

this part of Earth is shown here from space at a high altitude

A new graphic offers a fresh way of looking at Earth's atmosphere. Image: Unsplash/Richard Gatley

Carmen Ang
Writer, Visual Capitalist
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This image shows a new perspective on Earth's atmosphere.
A new perspective on Earth's atmosphere. Image: Visual Capitalist

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